JOB PURPOSE

The CEO provides overall leadership and strategic direction for KYEB. He/she is the Chief Advisor and Secretary to the Board of Directors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities of the CEO of KYEB are to: –

• Perform the functions of the Accounting Officer in line with the Public Finance Management (“PFM”) Act, 2012, PFM Regulations, 2015 and the Public Procurement and Asset Disposals Act, 2015;
• Co-ordinate development, review and implementation of KYEB’s policies, strategies and plans;
• Ensure proper internal controls, as well as an effective risk management framework;
• Ensure execution and communication of KYEB’s strategies, decisions and policies;
• Oversee development of KYEB’s annual Business Plan;
• Ensure that the organization has an effective management structure, including succession plans;
• Serve as the link between the Board and the Management;
• Put in place effective administrative structures, processes and systems;
• Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial and administrative matters;
• Enhance stakeholder management and KYEB’s corporate image;
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, good corporate citizenship and compliance with the law;
• Report to the Board.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Interested applicants must have: –

• Kenyan Citizenship;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Publishing, Design, Mass Communication, Journalism, Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Finance or a relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Publishing, Design, Mass Communication, Journalism, Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or a Relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have at least fifteen (15) years of experience, five (5) of which must be in a senior management position;
• Professional qualifications and membership where applicable;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Good understanding of the mandate of KYEB and its role in the realization of the national development agenda;
• Good interpersonal communication skills;
• Strong Analytical skills;
• Strong Leadership skills;
• Ability to mobilize resources;
• Exceptional Negotiation skills.